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Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Love banned books? Hate censorship? Same. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books out loud, cover-to-cover, and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. If you've never read them, now's your chance to hear them for the first time with us. If you have, well, you already know what's coming and this will be your chance to laugh at us as we bumble our way through and get horrified over and over again. 11 seasons in, we've gotten pretty good at figuring out what…
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Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 4 – Memory Holes: Where Facts Go to Die
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4 of 1984, where Winston begins his thrilling new job at the Ministry of Truth—erasing…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 3 - The Physical Jerks & Other Dystopian Horrors
What happens when the government controls not just what you do—but what you remember? Winston’s memories are fading, his past is being rewritten, and even his…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 3.1 – The Party is Gaslighting You
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unravel the latest Orwellian nightmare in Chapter 3.1 of 1984. Winston is shocked to discover that the Party’s…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 2.1 - Down with Big Brother (Oops, Did I Write That?)
Welcome back to Banned Camp, the podcast where we read banned books, expose authoritarian nonsense, and occasionally wonder if we should be whispering all of…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 1.2 - Orwell Predicted Everything Except the Golden Girls Cover Song
Welcome back to Banned Camp, where we’re reading 1984 one chapter at a time and slowly realizing Orwell was way too optimistic. In today's episode, we cover…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 1 - Big Brother is Watching (And So Are We)
Welcome to the new season of Banned Camp, where we dive into 1984 by George Orwell—a book that somehow gets more relevant every year. In Chapter 1, we meet…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five: Page vs. Screen (Crossover with Queer Cinema Catchup)
In this special crossover episode, Jennifer and Dan from Banned Camp team up with Joe and Allison from Queer Cinema Catch-Up to compare the Slaughterhouse-Five…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 10 - So It Ends, So It Goes
This is it—Jennifer and Dan reach the final chapter of Slaughterhouse-Five, and they’re not alone! Special guest Beowulf Rochlen, host of Good News for…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.3 – Billy Pilgrim Walks Into a Times Square Bookstore...
Billy Pilgrim sneaks out of bed rest and takes an impromptu trip to New York City—because of course he does. His itinerary? Wandering into a seedy Times Square…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.2 - The Saddest Wagon Ride in History
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore the poignant and chaotic events of Chapter 9.2 in Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim wakes up in a…
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Banned Camp Presents: The Holocaust, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the Fight Against Forgetting
This special episode of Banned Camp marks International Holocaust Memorial Day, a somber reflection on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Dan and Jennifer…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.1 - Valencia’s Last Ride and Billy’s Woke Math
In this episode, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 9 of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, where Valencia’s catastrophic final car ride steals the…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8.3 - From Barbershop to Bombing: Why Billy Can’t Let Go
Today on Banned Camp, we dive into Chapter 8.3 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim—our favorite emotionally unstable time-traveling optometrist—falls…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8.2 - Kilgore Trout Crashes Billy’s Party
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue reading, chapter 8 about that awkward world of Kilgore Trout, Billy Pilgrim’s favorite sci-fi writer…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 8 - Kilgore Trout, the World’s Saddest Sci-Fi Legend
In this episode, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 8 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, where absurdity and tragedy collide. They delve into the unsettling…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 7 - Billy’s Plane Ride to Chaos and Yodeling Skiers
On today's episode of Banned Camp, we read Chapter 7 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim survives a plane crash he knew was coming. (Spoiler: He said…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 6 - Billy Pilgrim: Cinderella in Combat Boots
War has never looked so absurd. In chapter six of Slaughterhouse-Five, Billy Pilgrim stumbles through fate’s cruel wardrobe department, emerging as a…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.7 - Billionaire’s Dreams Vs. Earthling’s Nightmares
Jennifer and Dan are back, and this time, they’re wrapping up Chapter 5 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Get ready for Howard W. Campbell Jr.’s…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.6 - Barbed Wire Ballet, PTSD, & Latrine Woes
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue chapter 5 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where time travel is real, PTSD gets metaphorical, and barbed wire…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.5 - Billy Pilgrim’s Rusty Hinge of Destiny
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 5.5 of Slaughterhouse-Five. From alien zoos with woke Tralfamadorians to Billy Pilgrim’s…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.4 - Jesus Was a Nepo Baby?
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dig into Slaughterhouse-Five’s Chapter 5.4, where Billy Pilgrim’s life reaches peak absurdity. Picture this…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.3 - Aliens, Trauma, and the Children’s Crusade
Why listen to this episode? Because where else will you find a discussion that careens from Billy Pilgrim’s mental unraveling to the mystical fourth dimension…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.2 - Giraffes, Morphine, and Billy on Fire
Strap in, scary book people—things get absurd (and flammable) in Chapter 5.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim stumbles into a series of surreal scenarios…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.1 - A Tralfamadorian Time Warp
In this episode, Jennifer and Dan take a wild ride through time and space, exploring the mind-bending philosophy of the Tralfamadorians. And let's not forget…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 4.2 - The Triangle Coat of Doom
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim’s strange and surreal journey continues…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 4.1 - Billy’s Purple Pulsing Lights Show
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read part 1 of Chapter 4 of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Billy Pilgrim’s strange journey takes a…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 3.2 - Billy Pilgrim Meets St. Elmo’s Fire
In this episode of Banned Camp, we’re diving into Chapter 3.2 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Picture this: Billy Pilgrim, a time-traveling optometrist, just trying to…
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Happy Thanksgiving :)
Happy Thanksgiving, Scary Book People! 🦃 We hope you enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving with good food and great company—even if you don’t all agree on politics…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 3.1 - Adam, Eve, and Chaos in Dresden
Ever stare into a pair of boots and find yourself thinking about Adam and Eve? No? Well, that’s just another day in the life of Billy Pilgrim. In this episode…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.3 - Billy Pilgrim: Hero or Misfit?
Hey, Scary Book People! In this episode, we’re reading Chapter 2.3 of Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim is back with more time-traveling chaos, drifting from…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.2 - Torture Devices and Musketeers
This one’s got it all—awkward trench buddies, a filthy flamingo, and a history lesson on torture devices you didn’t ask for (but can’t look away from). Billy…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 2.1 - Billy Pilgrim Comes Unstuck in Time
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into the mind-bending world of Chapter 2.1 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Billy Pilgrim finds himself…
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Between Hope and Heartbreak: Dan & Jennifer’s Election Thoughts
This unique episode of Banned Camp takes a break from the usual book commentary to reflect on the recent election and its emotional aftermath. Dan and Jennifer…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 1.2 - No Hollywood Heroes Allowed
In this episode, Jennifer and Dan take us through the rest of Chapter 1 of Slaughterhouse-Five, where Kurt Vonnegut introduces his own war reflections, setting…
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipSlaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 1.1 - Dresden’s “Duty Dance” Begins
Welcome to Season 7 of Banned Camp! Jennifer and Dan are back, diving into Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut—a novel that’s been banned, burned, and beloved…
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | Banned Camp Halloween Special - Spooky Reads That Were Too Scary for Kids
In this special Halloween edition of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan, joined by Butch the dog along with his dog wife, Baby, (or Eddie Munster lookalike), bring…
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Aristotle and Dante Book vs. Movie: Did Hollywood Nail It? (Crossover with Queer Cinema Catchup)
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan are joined by Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catchup for a lively discussion comparing the Aristotle and…
- Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Banned Camp Programming Update
Dan shares a quick update on what's coming next for Banned Camp. Next week kicks off with a crossover episode featuring Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch…
- Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Banned Camp - Negative Emails and Reviews From Season 6: Jen and Dan Are Here for It
This week, Jen and Dan dive headfirst into their inbox and take on the best of the worst: negative emails and reviews. Oh, and of course, Robot gets involved…
- Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Slaughterhouse-Five | Season 7 Kickoff: Fan Vote Winner Revealed!
In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan reveal the fan vote winner for the next banned book to be featured on the podcast: Slaughterhouse-Five…
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Season 7 of Banned Camp Begins....
In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan get political (sort of) as they prepare for Season 7. The Scary Book People have the power to decide…
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Aristotle and Dante | Final Chapter - Secrets of the Universe Revealed
In this thrilling finale of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Dan and Jennifer follow Ari and Dante as they navigate their deepest…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapter 18 – This Turned Into A Gay Intervention
In this episode of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 18 of Part 6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari’s family takes…
- Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 13-17 - Transgressions and Truths
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue their journey through Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 7-12 - Punching Nazis & Life Lessons
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle the heavy-hitting Chapters 7-12 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 4-6 - Ari’s Fury Unleashed: Violence & Confessions
In this intense episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 4-6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari’s rage boils…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 1-3 -Love, Violence, and the Cost of Truth
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into the turbulent emotions that follow Ari and his father’s intense trip to Tucson. As they return to…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Chapters 14-18 - Lesbian Revelations & Fireworks
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 14-18 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 11-13 -Road Trips, Family Tensions, and Coffee
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Chapter 11. Ari and his dad…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 8-10 -When Worlds Collide
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 8 and 9 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The awkward blending of Ari…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 5-7 - The Kiss Experiment: Unspoken Feelings
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into Chapters 5-7 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 2-4 -Dogs, Trump, and Uncomfortable Truths
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, diving into themes of friendship, love, and…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 1 -Summer Dreams and Burger King Nightmares
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 1 of part 5 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 31 - Ari’s Desert Night: Secrets Under the Stars
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 31 of part four of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. As Ari…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 29-30 -Dante’s Big Reveal and Ari’s Love Lessons
In this emotionally charged episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapters 29 and 30 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari's…
- Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 26-28 -New Year’s Secrets and Uncomfortable Letters
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 26 through 28 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 22-25 -Ari’s Adventures with Legs and Letters
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 22-25 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 17-21 -Ari’s Adventures with Legs and Letters
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 17-21 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari's…
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Defending Your Shelves: Banned Camp’s Guide To Stopping Book Bans In Your Community
In this special episode of Banned Camp, Dan goes solo to tackle a serious and timely issue: how to combat book-banning groups like Moms for Liberty in your…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 4 Ch 11-16 -Ari’s Dream Dilemma & Brother’s Secrets
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 11 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz…